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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.02, 1,093.91 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.02, 1,093.91 and 544.42 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.02 : 1,093.91 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.02/1,093.91 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.02x = 1,093.91 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.02x = 595,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,545.13/793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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